July 30, 2012

Our FREE web promotion continues and today we gave 14 business an upgrade to their existing ad or a free basic listing if they were not already on our website. In the past week alone we’ve helped almost 100 business generate more traffic and leads, for free.

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Shepherd’s Center SouthEast Charlotte, treat Inc. has moved to a new location that will better serve our senior volunteers and clientele from South Charlotte and East Charlotte. All Adventures in Learning programs and Transportation services will continue as usual and in the same locations.

July 26, 2012

Courtesy of Haliegh Adamshalieghadams@gmail.com Haliegh is a writer and a stay at home mom of one. In her spare time she loves to hike and find new trails.

In an elderly care community it is essential to know that the staff is competent and worthy of trust. Caregivers of elderly residents are responsible for making sure that their clients are healthy, diagnosis safe and that their personal needs have been met. In most elderly care communities, prescription this means being able around the clock to assist with the residents daily living tasks. It also means that caregivers may be responsible for driving residents to appointments, entertainment venues and visits with friends. Because taking care of another person is a serious responsibility, it is vital that caregivers of elderly residents are thoroughly evaluated to ensure that they are competent. The following guidelines represent some of the most important areas to evaluate when hiring a caregiver for an elderly care community.

Characteristics of a Quality Caregiver
A quality caregiver should have a pleasant personality. When answering interview questions in the caregiver hiring process, they should be able to communicate effectively and project confidence, patience and a genuine love for elderly people. Because elderly residents may have special health needs, a quality caregiver should also be trained in first aid and CPR. It is also preferable that they have an education that includes certification or coursework in a medical or human services field.

Conducting a Background Check
In order to ensure the safety of elderly residents, all potential caregivers should be carefully screened to ensure that they do not have a criminal history. If they will be transporting residents, then it will also be necessary to check their driving records as well. While a minor ticket is acceptable, major accidents, warrants or any arrests are a major red flag. Background checks can be conducted through an agency. It should also be noted that personal references should be requested and contacted in order to gain a bigger picture of a potential caregiver’s personal and professional history. By conducting a background check on every employee, an elderly care community will be a safer environment for both the residents and other staff members.

Observe Them in Action
During the interview, observe how the potential caregiver interacts with everyone in the community. For example, if they snap at the receptionist, then they will also be likely to lose their temper with elderly residents. Once they are hired, then they should also be observed for a period of time in order to see how they interact with residents and their families. A quality caregiver will appear happy and calm as they go about their work.

Keeping elderly residents safe and comfortable is a priority in an elderly care community. Caregivers are an elderly resident’s companion, and they should be capable of meeting any need that could arise. Because caregivers work closely with patients in situations that are frequently unsupervised, it is imperative that a caregiver be evaluated to ensure that they will be able to provide quality elderly care.

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July 25, 2012

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July 24, 2012

Just over a year ago SeniorLivingGuide.com began a quest to provide the richest content for seniors and their loved ones searching for senior housing and services. We’ve been consistently building our database adding information on Assisted Living Communities, Home Health Care, Active Adult Master Planned Communities, Alzheimer’s Care Facilities and many different senior services. Here’s some updates on our progress –

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July 23, 2012

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July 19, 2012

Thanks for all the wonderful feedback we’ve received as we progress with our FREE web promotion. We’ve designed free banners, upgraded ads and improved existing content. From our standpoint, and just one of the reasons we run this promotion, our traffic has intensified which makes this a success. Yesterday marked the 5th time this year that we’ve bested our single day traffic totals. At the end of the day we’ve rewarded our customers and potential advertisers, improved the usefulness of our website for people searching for senior housing and services and increased our reach to connect the business with customers.

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July 18, 2012

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